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Chai Tea Infused Tapioca Pudding [Vegan and Gluten Free]

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This vegan tapioca pudding is naturally infused with the spices of chia tea. It is simple to make and a light, low calorie treat that is naturally gluten-free.

Recipe for Chai Tea Infused Tapioca Pudding [Vegan and Gluten Free]

I created this dish in my searching for a recipe to bring to a dinner party where I knew there would be a number of dietary restrictions. It is not uncommon anymore to have a group of people whose dietary restrictions outnumbers the number of guests. This Chai Tea Infused Vegan Tapioca Pudding is so simple to make and is naturally gluten-free, vegan and free of refined sugar.
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Simple Breakfast Chia Seed Pudding with Wild Rice, Maple Syrup and Almonds

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Breakfast Chia Seed Pudding with Wild Rice, Maple Syrup and Almonds

With the day of celebrating mothers just around the corner, I thought I would share this recipe inspired by my grandma. Grandma Marie is of the Tsimshian people, an Aboriginal community on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Now in her 70s, she has recently transformed her diet. She is now healthier than ever and looks amazing!
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No Fuss Healthy Baked Quinoa and Kale Patties

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Healthy Baked Kale and Quinoa Patties

Food is incredibly social and food is meant to be shared. The occasion of eating a meal with friends is more about nurturing the sole than nurturing the body. With spring in the air, BBQs and potlatches are in the foreseeable future – no better time to feed and nurture your favourite people! (like you need an excuse)
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Breakfast in Jar: Toasted Muesli with Nuts, Seeds and Dates

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Healthy Toasted Muesli and Nuts, Dates and Seeds

I love the multiculturalism that Victoria has to offer. For me, it is best reflected in the array of restaurants and cafés serving cuisine from all around the globe. I have recently started helping out with workshops at ICA (Inter-Cultural Association) in Victoria. In our last workshop, we talked about ‘Canadian’ breakfasts. What do new immigrants to Canada think Canadians eat? Frosted Flakes, Corn Flakes, Corn Pops, Fruit Loops, Lucky Charms…
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How To Make Sprouts & Health Benefits of Sprouting Foods

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My top tips on how to make sprouts, and also why we should be including sprouts in our diet. The health benefits of sprouts include helping us to better access important minerals in nuts, seeds, legumes and grains. This is especially important for those following a plant-based, vegan or vegetarian diet.

Sprouted Spring Salad

I have been dabbling into sprouting foods since my early university days, but back then I was too poor to buy a proper sprouter. I’ve used everything from nut milk bags to glass jars and cheesecloth. If your a first-time sprouter, prepare to become addicted. Sprouting is one of the simplest things to you will do in the kitchen -all you need to do is remember to water your sprouts, no green thumb required!…

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Breakfast Popsicle With Honey Banana and Oats

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Breakfast Popsicle With Honey Banana and Oats

Ok last popsicle recipe I promise. This is what I get for buying yoghurt by the litre… popsicles falling out of my freezer door as you can see from Zesty Honey Iced Tea Popsicles with Ginger and Mango Honey Lassi Popsicle With Ginger And Chia Seeds. This ones pretty tasty as well, and the best bit… you can eat it for breakfast!
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